Netherlands: Reclaimed Rubber Market 2024

Reclaimed Rubber Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch reclaimed rubber market decreased by -23.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a buoyant increase. Reclaimed rubber consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Reclaimed Rubber Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, reclaimed rubber production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Reclaimed Rubber Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Reclaimed rubber exports from the Netherlands soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 38% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +80.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, reclaimed rubber exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 30%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for reclaimed rubber exports from the Netherlands, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, reclaimed rubber exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+15.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for reclaimed rubber exports from the Netherlands, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-3.7% per year) and Romania (+0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average reclaimed rubber export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -16.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Reclaimed Rubber Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of reclaimed rubber was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, reclaimed rubber imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 254%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of reclaimed rubber imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, France, the UK, Spain, the Czech Republic and India, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +131.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest reclaimed rubber suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +167.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average reclaimed rubber import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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